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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 822 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 822 and 362.64 is: 500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 822 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/822 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 822 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 298,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,090.08/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.67

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